Bebe Rexha Fires Back at Azealia Banks Over Body-Shaming Spat
Fantastic, social media never disappoints when two stars decide to duke it out over something we all secretly roll our eyes at. In this corner, we have rapper Azealia Banks tossing unsolicited body-shaming jabs at pop sensation Bebe Rexha. In that corner, Bebe Rexha, opting for firm kindness, told Banks to seek professional help. I told you so—this was bound to get messy.
It all kicked off when Azealia Banks took to Twitter on July 15, accusing Bebe Rexha of using filters and making “unrealistic” body claims. Banks tweeted, “Funny how some celebs bend reality so hard, we need x-rays to see the real them.” Naturally, fans had questions—mainly, why are you monitoring someone’s photos instead of, I don’t know, writing a new track? (Source: People Magazine)
Rexha didn’t waste time. On July 16, she replied with measured sarcasm: “Maybe instead of lurking on my pics, you should consider therapy for your obsession issues.” That quick clap-back came with a side of self-care advice—rare in an Instagram era where subtweets reign supreme. (Source: TMZ) Social media chimed in: some praised Rexha’s composed rebuttal, while others called Banks’ behavior “stalker vibes” and “so 2012.”
But wait—this isn’t just a two-tweet throwdown. Banks countered by releasing a leaked DM screenshot, claiming Rexha initially slid into her messages praising her artistry. Then Banks accused Rexha of playing victim. The internet collectively shrugged—if your receipts are screenshots of messages that could be photoshopped, we’re not impressed. (Source: Variety)
By the third day, Rexha had blocked Banks and doubled down. She posted a story stating, “I wish no ill will, but I’m not your punching bag. Therapy is free in your mind’s app store.” Cue the GIFs of Oprah giving away self-respect. Fans and mental health advocates applauded Rexha’s angle, noting the importance of calling out online harassment without stooping to gossip-level nastiness.
In the grand tradition of celebrity scuffles, this one peaked before it even properly began—and now we’re left scrolling through side-by-side tweet comparisons because that’s apparently how we cope. Did anyone expect a different outcome? No? Thought so.
And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things. We’ll be back when another star decides that fame equals permission to critique strangers’ bodies. Until then, keep your therapy referrals ready.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, TMZ, Variety
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